South Upi

South Upi
Municipality
Municipality of South Upi
Flag of South Upi
Flag
Official seal of South Upi
Seal
Map of Maguindanao del Sur with South Upi highlighted
Map of Maguindanao del Sur with South Upi highlighted
Interactive map of South Upi
South Upi is located in Philippines
South Upi
South Upi
Location within the Philippines
Coordinates: 6°51′17″N 124°08′39″E / 6.8548°N 124.1443°E / 6.8548; 124.1443
CountryPhilippines
RegionBangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
ProvinceMaguindanao del Sur
House district Lone district
Parliamentary district1st district
FoundedSeptember 22, 1976
Barangays11 (see Barangays)
Government
 
 • TypeSangguniang Bayan
 • MayorHelen Benito–Padua
 • Vice MayorReynalbert O. Insular
 • House RepresentativeEsmael Mangudadatu
 • Municipal Council
Members
  • Alberto B. Estorninos
  • Basit U. Kamid
  • Tessie J. Moendeg
  • Rogen S. Palma
  • Marlon Michael T. Bansigan
  • Rommel L. Erese
  • Saturnino C. Cuyong Jr.
  • Joel B. Eran
 • Electorate31,886 voters (2025)
Area
 • Total
184.80 km2 (71.35 sq mi)
Elevation
639 m (2,096 ft)
Highest elevation
1,083 m (3,553 ft)
Lowest elevation
247 m (810 ft)
Population
 (2024)
 • Total
50,018
 • Density270.66/km2 (701.01/sq mi)
 • Households
7,878
Economy
 • Income class2nd municipal income class
 • Poverty incidence
57.44
% (2023)
 • Revenue₱ 201.5 million (2024)
 • Assets₱ 252.6 million (2024)
 • Expenditure₱ 200.5 million (2024)
 • Liabilities₱ 44.08 million (2024)
Service provider
 • ElectricityMaguindanao Electric Cooperative (MAGELCO)
Time zoneUTC+8 (PST)
ZIP code
9603
PSGC
1903817000
IDD : area code +63 (0)64
Native languagesMaguindanao
Teduray
Tagalog
Websitewww.southupi.gov.ph

South Upi, officially the Municipality of South Upi (Maguindanaon: Pagabagatan Upi; Iranun: Inged a South Upi; Tagalog: Bayan ng South Upi), is a municipality in the province of Maguindanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it had a population of 27,929.

Parliament Bill No. 380 has been introduced on August 20, 2025, proposing a name change for the municipality to Teduray, which "reflects the aspirations of the [namesake] people for cultural recognition, historical justice, and self-determination".

History

South Upi was created through Presidential Decree No. 1011 by then President Ferdinand Marcos on September 22, 1976. It was carved from the municipality of Upi, when it was still in the province of [the presently non-existent] Maguindanao.

Geography

Barangays

South Upi is politically subdivided into 11 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

Climate

Climate data for South Upi, Maguindanao del Sur
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 31
(88)		 32
(90)		 32
(90)		 32
(90)		 31
(88)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 29
(84)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 30
(86)		 31
(88)		 31
(87)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 21
(70)		 21
(70)		 21
(70)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 23
(73)		 22
(72)		 22
(72)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 30
(1.2)		 19
(0.7)		 25
(1.0)		 24
(0.9)		 64
(2.5)		 88
(3.5)		 102
(4.0)		 105
(4.1)		 76
(3.0)		 82
(3.2)		 60
(2.4)		 26
(1.0)		 701
(27.5)
Average rainy days 9.8 8.5 11.3 11.9 21.6 23.9 24.1 24.5 20.9 21.8 16.8 11.8 206.9
Source: Meteoblue (modeled/calculated data, not measured locally)

Demographics

Population census of South Upi
YearPop.±% p.a.
1980 11,463—    
1990 20,293+5.88%
1995 23,186+2.53%
2000 28,186+4.28%
2007 32,014+1.77%
2010 35,990+4.35%
2015 40,178+2.12%
2020 43,197+1.54%
2024 27,929−9.94%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

Economy

Poverty Incidence of South Upi

10
20
30
40
50
60
70
2003
53.22
2006
53.50
2009
42.89
2012
68.70
2015
48.47
2018
60.40
2021
51.49

Source: Philippine Statistics Authority

References

  1. ↑  Municipality of South Upi | (DILG)
  2. ↑ "2015 Census of Population, Report No. 3 – Population, Land Area, and Population Density" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Quezon City, Philippines. August 2016. ISSN 0117-1453. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 25, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
  3. ↑ "881 Cities and Municipalities Recorded Poverty Incidence of 20 Percent or Lower in 2023". Philippine Statistics Authority. 6 February 2026. Archived from the original on 3 June 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
  4. ↑ "Municipality of South Upi | Philippine Statistics Authority". psa.gov.ph. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
  5. ↑ "BARMM bill seeks to rename South Upi to Teduray Municipality | Bangsamoro Parliament". parliament.bangsamoro.gov.ph. Retrieved 2026-09-27.
  6. ↑ "Presidential Decree No. 1011, s. 1976 | GOVPH". 22 September 1976.
  7. ↑ "South Upi, Maguindanao : Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  8. ↑ "2024 Census of Population (POPCEN) Population Counts Declared Official by the President". Philippine Statistics Authority. 17 July 2025. Retrieved 18 July 2025.
  9. ↑ Census of Population (2015). Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
  10. ↑ Census of Population and Housing (2010). Population and Annual Growth Rates for The Philippines and Its Regions, Provinces, and Highly Urbanized Cities (PDF). National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
  11. ↑ Censuses of Population (1903–2007). Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Region: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
  12. ↑ "Province of". Municipality Population Data. Local Water Utilities Administration Research Division. Retrieved 17 December 2016.
  13. ↑ "Poverty incidence (PI):". Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved December 28, 2020.
  14. ↑
  15. ↑ "2003 Small Area Estimates of Poverty (Full Report)" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. 11 March 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  16. ↑ "2006 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 3 August 2012. Archived from the original on 21 May 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  17. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2012 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 31 May 2016. Archived from the original on 21 September 2019. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
  18. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2015 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 10 July 2019. Archived from the original on 24 February 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
  19. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2018 Municipal and City Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 15 December 2021. Archived from the original on 15 January 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  20. ↑ "PSA Releases the 2021 City and Municipal Level Poverty Estimates". Philippine Statistics Authority. 2 April 2024. Archived from the original on 3 April 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.